ADIL (housing)
ADIL Rhône
Main services
- Free housing advice
- Lease and tenant's rights
- Purchase and real estate taxation
Regional capital: employment, culture, universities and high demand for housing.
Lyon
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Steps and prefectureResidence permit, France Services, town hall and démarches.HealthcareCPAM, hospitals, doctors and emergency medical aid.Housing and rightsADIL, CCAS, local helpers and contacts.EmploymentFrance Travail, training and support.CAF and social assistanceBenefits, APL and social support.French and associationsFLE courses, language meetings and associations.
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CAF
CAF du Rhône
Main services
- APL (Housing Assistance)
- Family allowances
- RSA and social benefits
CPAM
CPAM du Rhône (Assurance Maladie)
Main services
- Issuance of the Vital Card
- Refunds
- Statement by the attending physician
Association
Forum Réfugiés — Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Main services
- Asylum
- Orientation
France Services
France Services Lyon
Main services
- Support for online administrative processes
- Access to digital public services
- Retirement support, taxes, CAF
France Travail
France Travail Lyon
Main services
- Registration of jobseekers
- Job search assistance
- Unemployment benefits
For whom
Young people, families, students and entrepreneurs seeking employment and services in a large city.
Cost of living
The largest rental market in the region. More expensive Centre and Presquíle; better served peripheries more affordable.
Housing
Lyon is the largest rental market in the region. Search via Leboncoin, SeLoger, Bien ici.
- Presquíle and Croix-Rousse — central, expensive
- Part-God and Confluence — business districts
- Urbancity (near) — more affordable, popular with students
- High demand: prepare your tenant file
Transport
TCL network: metro, trams, buses, funiculars. Self-service bike.
- 4 metro lines, several trams
- TCL packages (monthly/annual)
- Part-Dieu and Perrache stations, airport via Rhônexpress
Employment and universities
Large labour market: pharma (Gerland), IT, biotech, finance, tourism.
- Universities Lyon 1, Lyon 2, Lyon 3
- Business (emlyon) and engineering schools
- France Travail Lyon
Healthcare
Dense network of doctors and hospitals (HCL — Hospices Civils de Lyon).
- CPAM du Rhône — Vitale map
- Many specialists, appointment via Doctolib
- Emergency — Édouard Herriot, Croix-Rousse, etc.
Family and children
Wide network of schools, crèches, out-of-school and activities.
- School registration — municipality of residence
- CAF of the Rhône — family allowances
- Leisure centres during holidays
Official bodies
Main administrative points of Lyon and the region.
- Mairie de Lyon
- Préfecture du Rhône
- France Services Lyon
- ADIL Rhône — Housing Council
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to look for student housing?
Villeurbanne, close to campuses and student residences (CROUS, private residences).
Do you need a car?
Public transport is sufficient in the city; the car is useful for the periphery and the mountain.
